Facts about Barva Volcano¹
Area: 51000 ha .Around 126023.74 acres. This is the total extension of the National Park Braulio Carrillo)
Altitude: 2906 meters ( Around 9534 Feet Above Sea Level)
Type of ecosystem: Rainforest, Wet forest, and cloud forest
Dry season: January until … Read more about How to drive to Barva volcano without getting lost

This. Waterfall. is. light blue
We have visited the Rio Celeste waterfall several times. One time we went there with no luck to see the stunning color.
But this time was one of the nicest because of the time of the year (February). The color that you can see is like the pictures. LIGHT … Read more about Rio Celeste: A waterfall and its light blue waters

*** Note: Updated April 2018. This post was originally published in October 2015 and has been completely revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
It was Easter week, some days off to explore but also we know is the busiest time to travel around Costa Rica. We decided to do one-day trips from … Read more about How to get to Laguna de Hule

If you're not informed about the prices in Costa Rica, you could be in for a surprise upon arrival. We don't want you showing up unprepared and having to cancel plans because you're worried about breaking the bank!
Costa Rica is an amazing, friendly tourist destination, but it's also one of the … Read more about Costa Rica Travel Costs & Prices Guide

When you hear the word "jungle," what goes through your head?
For me, Corcovado "jungle" sounds like: rivers with bull sharks, pumas, hot humidity, mosquitos, snakes, and awesome wildlife. It sounds like the most amazing place to understand and connect with nature.
Corcovado National Park was on … Read more about Corcovado National Park

If you are planning a trip to one of the coolest places in Costa Rica, Corcovado National Park, and by any chance are thinking to stay in Drake Bay as your "home base," you will probably have to pass through Sierpe to get there.
We finally made this trip recently after many years having an … Read more about How to Get to Drake Bay or Corcovado through Sierpe

Can you imagine owning a huge, natural property of various terrains and landscapes, surrounded by mountains, with an otherworldly BLUE waterfall, all in your backyard? Well, this isn’t so far-fetched here in Costa Rica.
Meet the Cubero family, who own and protect a property rich in water resources, … Read more about Tesoro Escondido – Costa Rica Waterfall

Costa Rica Currency
If you are traveling to Costa Rica, you need to know that the currency is colones (₡). The name of the currency came in 1896 in honor of Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus).
Cocoa was our first currency, used back in the pre-Columbian time. After that, we called our … Read more about Costa Rica Currency – A Guide for First-Time Travelers

Pura Vida Costa Rica....(pronounced poo-rah vee-dah)
“Pura Vida” refers to the very relaxed lifestyle where people do not worry about money, luxury or materialism; but just enjoy life.
Costa Ricans are very laid back, unhurried, educated, non-violent and friendly people.¹
When I started to work as … Read more about Pura Vida Costa Rica: More Than a Phrase, a Lifestyle